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Candle Next “Gold Decorative Pillar Candle” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0462/15
Summary
null The glitter acts as secondary wicks which can lead to the candle and the surroundings catching fire.
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HazardFire
Notified byUnited Kingdom
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
Candle — Next
- Brand
- Next
- Name / model
- Gold Decorative Pillar Candle · 691820
- Batch number(s)
- 691820
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Pillar candle, 68mm diameter and 150mm height with a single wick, coated in sparkly gold coloured glitter. Packaged with clear cellophane with a tag tied on with a ribbon
What is the risk?
- null The glitter acts as secondary wicks which can lead to the candle and the surroundings catching fire.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/02/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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